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TheFalloutTV series has proven to be a rather massive hit for Amazon with its fresh take on the post-apocalyptic wasteland that still manages to retain the themes, absurdity, and magic of the source material.
For Bethesda, though, this is a big win, given its rough history with live-action adaptations. But with one of its IPs finding its way to the screen so successfully, we feel that it’s the perfect time to resurrect another series, one that desperately needs to be redeemed in the realm of prestige media.
WithFallout’sImmense Success, It’s Time forDOOMto Return to the Big Screen
We all knew thatFalloutwould undoubtedly be receiving another season, and with Leslie Uggamsconfirmingthat the second season enters production in November, likely targeting a fall 2025 release, it should be clear to any onlooker that Bethesda’s newly-started streak with live-action adaptations is far from over.
But, for our money, we say that this is a good time for a new adaptation ofDOOMto rise from the ashes of its previous failure.Given howThe Dark Agesis also right around the corner, why not capitalize on the excitement and produce a competent addition to the franchise on the big screen?
Now, look, the 2005 flick may have been an honest-to-goodness attempt at accurately portrayingDOOM 3. Still, as we’re all aware, it failed pretty spectacularly in the end.
The problem with that adaptation was that it tried to lean too much into the sci-fi horror side of the games and simply failed to capture the chaotic energy that made the games so satisfying.
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Plus, its attempt to integrate first-person shooter mechanics through awkward POV shots only reinforced how misguided the film’s objectives were from the beginning.
What about the 2019 adaptation,DOOM: Annihilation, then? Well, we don’t really talk about that. It received a total budget of only a couple million dollars and, more frustratingly, doesn’t even feature the damn Slayer properly. If Fallout’s TV Show was a destined success, this was a destined failure.
Considering all that, though, recent adaptations have indeed shown that it’s possible to bring beloved games to life while remaining faithful to what makes them unique. So, is it really out of the realm of reality that we could seeDOOMreimagined in a way that does justice to its fan base and its legacy?
In today’s day and age, what would a modernDOOMadaptation truly look like?
First things first: a newDOOMadaptation would need to rely heavily on what made the 2016 reboot andDOOM Eternalso successful—over-the-top action, relentless pacing, and a heavy metal atmosphere.
You see, the franchise has long since moved away from its initial horror influences and embraced its identity as a demon-slaying spectacle filled with heavy riffs and absurd amounts of gore. So, it wouldn’t make sense to re-tread those old paths now.
If we were to pick a modern reference point, a new adaptation could ditch the clumsy attempts of the past and instead focus on choreographing intense, cinematic action sequences similar to John Wick, with The Slayer tearing through hordes of demons in stylish, visceral combat.
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IfDOOMembraced its hyper-stylized, action-first direction on cinema, it could stand as a fresh take on the video game adaptation trend while presenting a completely different flavor from the slow-burn ofThe Last of Usor the fun-filled chaos ofSonic,especially with the rumoredGod of the Waradaptation reportedly out of the way as well.
In doing so, it wouldn’t just ride the coattails of other successful adaptations but instead forge its own path, delivering a uniquely metal experience that no other show could touch. Would it be an expensive project to take on? Most certainly. But would it be a massive success if done right? Absolutely.
With all that said, though, do you think a newDOOMadaptation could succeed where its predecessor failed? Would you prefer an action-heavy approach, or would you want a return to its horror roots? Let us know in the comments below!
Akshit Dangi
Writer - Gaming
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Akshit is a supposed human being and gaming writer who lurks in different corners of the internet in search of fascinating rabbit holes. Outside of that, though, you’ll most likely find him staring at a piece of art for days or completing another playthrough of Silent Hill.
